Nude lipstick's great because it's easy, it's subtle, it looks amazing on all skin tones, it works year round, and it gives you a polished look without excessive color. Plus, there's nothing worse than walking around with obvious, heavy lip color in the middle of summer. Here are some of the best nude lipsticks around:

Smashbox Photo Finish Lipstick lasts forever and is incredibly smooth. Charming works, but Flawless lives up to its name.

Nars has a ton of vitamin E infused shades, but their nudes are fantastic. Try Belle de Jour or Damage for a little more color.

You really can't go wrong with Laura Mercier cosmetics, and her lipsticks are no exception. Rose is a good option — it has anti-aging, anti-oxidant, and plumping ingredients, too.

Bread Pudding from Bare Escentuals is both nourishing and the recipient of Sephora's Natural Seal of Approval. On the other end of the spectrum, Yves Saint Laurent's Nude Beige comes with SPF 15. Finally, Givenchy's Voluptuous Nude soothes your lips, and the tube's an actual accessory.